Brian DeChesare

JUNE 1, 2022

The power & utilities investment banking team has a reputation for being “boring.”. Traditionally, the sector was viewed as a defensive play for investors who wanted stable dividends and no drama. We’ll get into these fun developments, but I want to start with the basic definitions: Power & Utilities Investment Banking Defined.

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Global Finance

JULY 23, 2024

The plan by the Big Three banks to unwind their cross-shareholdings points to a long-awaited turn to better corporate governance. As such, the big banks’ pledges suggest that Japanese business is taking the need for change seriously, Wu says. The announcements in June by Japan’s three megabanks that they will sell $5.4

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Chris Mercer

AUGUST 1, 2022

This eleventh post in the Deja Vu series involving restricted stock studies addresses an issue that is rarely mentioned in the context of the studies – of the impact of dividends on restricted stock discounts (RSDs). Of these 244 transactions, only 24 involved companies that paid dividends, or less than 10% of the transactions.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 20, 2024

The Bank of Cyprus Group said Wednesday it intends to boost shareholder returns to €137 million ($149 million) by launching a share buyback and ramping up dividends, after receiving the green light for both payouts from the regional banking watchdog.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 16, 2024

Also Read: Barrick CEO On High Gold Prices, Why He Says The Miner Is Undervalued: ‘You Get A Lot For Free’ As gold companies rake in free cash flow from high gold prices, a big question this earnings season has been how they will allocate those funds, Bank of America analysts said in a note.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 22, 2024

A private equity seller of a solar panel fintech lender that Fifth Third Bank bought in 2022 has sued the bank in New York federal court to free up $20 million in indemnity escrow funds that it alleges the bank has tried improperly to withhold over state investigations tied to the fintech.

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Global Finance

MAY 8, 2024

In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region last year—as in 2022—net interest margin (NIM) dynamics were optimal for banks in Southeast Asia, Australasia, Hong Kong and India. Lending rates followed central bank tightening moves, while deposit rates lagged; and across the region, there were some record profits.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Skinner, Ropes & Gray LLP, on Monday, December 18, 2023 Tags: AFFT , ESG , Fiduciary duties , fossil fuels , New York City Evolving Notions of Board Effectiveness Posted by Richard Alsop, Shearman & Sterling LLP, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Tags: Board composition , Board culture , board effectiveness , Board leadership , Board performance (..)

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Reynolds Holding

APRIL 10, 2024

Since the collapse of SVB, Credit Suisse, and other smaller banks that year, many reform proposals have focused on stronger ex-ante prudential measures, such as higher capital and liquidity rules ( Admati et al., Such banks are the natural candidates for contingent measures aiming at recovery. 2023 ; Dewatripont et al.,

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Special dividend estimated to be $1.5118 per share Payment of special dividend conditioned upon closing of merger, which is subject to stockholder approval BOSTON, Oct. The special dividend, which the Company estimates will be $1.5118 per share of Talaris common stock, will be payable in cash.

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 31, 2022

Traditionally, if someone asked the “ sales & trading vs. investment banking ” question, the response was easy: “Do banking unless you really, really like trading and could not imagine doing anything else.”. Investment Banking: 13%. billion, up from $4.7 billion, so your $2,000 of convertible bonds would be up by ~14%.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

“Access to finance was a huge concern at the start of the pandemic [in 2020] as thoughts turned to the global financial crisis and a potential repeat of bank insolvency,” notes Kristen Roberts, partner and head of the London corporate debt practice at HSF. “So So we saw a lot of activity in terms of drawing down and moving monies around.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Royal Bank Of Canada (NYSE: RY ) received approval to acquire HSBC Holdings, Plc. 's 's (NYSE: HSBC ) domestic unit, keeping more of Canada's banking sector in Canadian hands. The company is also planning to pay a special dividend of $0.21 billion ($10.2 HSBC Group's estimated pre-tax gain is $5.7

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Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

Africa— Rand Merchant Bank On the African continent, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) strives to exceed the expectations of its clients by combining high levels of service with an exceptional technological platform to deliver effective sub-custody solutions covering all elements of trade transactions, as well as reporting and analytics.

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Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

Africa— Rand Merchant Bank On the African continent, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) strives to exceed the expectations of its clients by combining high levels of service with an exceptional technological platform to deliver effective sub-custody solutions covering all elements of trade transactions, as well as reporting and analytics.

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Benzinga

APRIL 26, 2023

Salisbury"), (NASDAQ Capital Market: "SAL"), the holding company for Salisbury Bank and Trust Company (the "Bank"), announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023. stated, "Our financial results for the first quarter were impacted by the challenging banking and macro-economic environment. million, or 1.8%

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Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If there is one sector that has attracted even more hype than technology and TMT , it might just be renewable energy investment banking. But before jumping into the overall advantages and disadvantages, let’s start with the verticals and how banks are set up: Table Of Contents What is Renewable Energy Investment Banking?

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Benzinga

APRIL 28, 2023

NASDAQ: MPB ) ("Mid Penn"), the parent company of Mid Penn Bank (the "Bank") and MPB Financial Services, LLC, today reported net income available to common shareholders ("earnings") for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 of $11.2 million in dividends during the first quarter of 2023. HARRISBURG, Pa.,

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Benzinga

JULY 24, 2024

July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ: ACNB ) ("ACNB" or the "Corporation"), financial holding company for ACNB Bank and ACNB Insurance Services, Inc., This strategic acquisition will result in a premier community bank that is locally headquartered, managed, and focused. GETTYSBURG, Pa.,

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Bank of America Securities and other experts are weighing in on the breakdown in merger talks between The Hershey Co. ” Those priorities include “reinvesting in brands and capabilities, returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, and M&A.” NYSE: HSY ) and Mondelez International, Inc.

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Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 4, 2023

Also, as deal activity and hiring fell at banks, this business performed poorly for the year. I currently have almost nothing in it – just a few coins I couldn’t sell via Coinbase – but I might start buying again if central banks revert to easy money. So, my new approach will be: Move most of my equity holdings to dividend funds.

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Benzinga

APRIL 18, 2022

DENVER, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC ) reported: . . . . . . . . . . . . markets is again demonstrated by the announcement of our intent to acquire Rock Canyon Bank," said Tim Laney, Chairman, President and CEO of National Bank Holdings Corporation. 18,352. . $.

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Andrew Stolz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

companies have distributed more money through buybacks than through dividends. A second method is when the company uses its own cash and cash borrowed from a bank. This is usually done in concert with the company’s banks and investment banks. This pushes companies to buy back shares rather than issue dividends.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 11, 2024

I started in the MBA program at University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1979, at the tail-end of its basketball glory days, fully expecting to move on to a career in consulting or investment banking, when I was done.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Bhutan is banking on a unique mix of abundant energy, a clean environment, and wellness entrepreneurism to lure foreign investors. The Asian Development Bank forecasts GDP growth of 4.4% Bhutan now allows foreign investors to repatriate dividends, and the limit on leases of state land was extended this year from 30 years to 99.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Community Banks, Inc. Additionally, First Miami shareholders will receive a special cash dividend at closing from net proceeds of the sale of certain investment securities held by First Miami. GREENVILLE, S.C. and SOUTH MIAMI, Fla., NASDAQ: UCBI ) ("United") and First Miami Bancorp, Inc.

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Valutico

MARCH 20, 2023

HSBC Holdings plc Weekly Valuation – Valutico | 20 March 2023 Link to the valuation Context The past weeks, the financial market was rattled by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the go-to bank for tech startups, serving half of America’s venture capital-backed tech firms. billion and deposits of around GBP 6.7 (USD

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Benzinga

JULY 25, 2024

Our teams are working together to broaden and deepen our relationships across a larger customer base through our complementary platforms of banking, insurance and wealth management." Declaration of Quarterly Dividend The Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 million, or $0.11

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Valutico

MARCH 28, 2023

The collapse of SVB had a ripple effect through the banking sector, leading investors to fear that other banks could follow suit. Deposit holders are fleeing the banking chaos, and investors are seeking stable havens until the storm passes. As of now, UBS is offering a dividend of USD 0.55 billion in the short term.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

OTCQX: WAYN ) ("Wayne"), the holding company of Wayne Savings Community Bank and Main Street Financial Services Corp. OTCPK: MSWV) ("Main Street"), the holding company of Main Street Bank Corp., OTCPK: MSWV) ("Main Street"), the holding company of Main Street Bank Corp., as of February 22, 2023.

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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A New York Community Bank investor has brought a proposed class action alleging that executives falsely boasted of the bank's financial condition after making two large acquisitions, when the deals in fact weighed down its balance sheet and led to a significant dividend reduction.

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Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 19, 2022

FSG Investment Banking: What the Financial Sponsors Group Does The Financial Sponsors Group vs. the Financial Institutions Group The Financial Sponsors Group vs. Leveraged Finance vs. Debt Capital Markets Recruiting: Who Gets Into the Financial Sponsors Group? Table Of Contents. normal, non-wealthy individuals).

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Swiss bank UBS Group AG said Tuesday it plans to further increase its $5 billion share buyback program and boost its dividend by 10% after its planned $1.4 billion acquisition of automated wealth manager Wealthfront fell through.

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Brian DeChesare

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For example, if the company claims it will generate $5 billion of Free Cash Flow and use it to repay $1 billion of Debt and issue $4 billion in Dividends, is that realistic? Banks like to test this topic because it’s a quick way to assess who’s proficient in Excel, accounting, and financial modeling. Dividends / Net Income).

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 21, 2023

The first is the dividends you receive, while you hold stocks, a cash flow stream that provides a measure of stability to investors who seek it. Summing up One of the rituals that start the market year is for market strategists at investment banks to make their best predictions for where they see markets going over the course of the year.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Through this all-stock merger, Territorial shareholders will be able to participate in the significant upside value creation of a scaled, more diversified regional bank with an attractive dividend and compelling growth opportunities. Kitagawa, Chairman, CEO and President of Territorial. "We

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 19, 2022

When you augment this price change with the dividends on the index during 2021, the total return on the S&P 500 for 2021 was 28.47%. With equities, the cash flows take the form of dividends and buybacks, and in addition to estimating them using future growth rates, you have to assume that they continue in perpetuity.

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